Lead Architect

Position: Design Architect

Duration:12-month assignment (long term contract)

Client Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid: 8 hours/day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday)

Engagement Model: Professional Services Engagement – B2B (Incorporated Entities Only)

Note on Assignment Type

This position is provisionally Onsite, requiring 8 hours per calendar day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (excluding breaks). Conditions may change based on organizational requirements and at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.

About the Engagement

Akkodis is seeking a Design Architect to provide design and construction support across multiple ongoing projects and programs. The Design Architect will report to the Chief Architect and collaborate closely with engineering team members, internal staff, and external consultants, as required.

Assignment Deliverables

• Directing and checking the work of Technologist, Design Draftspersons, and any other support staff assigned;
• Gathering information in both field and office;
• Preparing code compliance review related to new and existing facilities;
• Developing technical design reports, including schematic and preliminary designs;
• Managing design work according to approved work plans;
• Developing and preparing full contract documentation, acting as design lead where assigned;
• Checking and signing documentation where appropriate, and where required;
• Performing site reviews, and submitting reports as required by permit and code;
• Providing construction support, including review of shop drawings and contract submittals;
• Conducting regular field reviews, preparing deficiency reports;
• Coordinating the preparation and justification for anticipated contract changes;
• Providing support to Operations as required and as assigned;
• Providing support for updates to Standards, as assigned;
• Conducting design and development reviews:
• Reviewing and commenting on design and technical documents prepared by consultants and the Engineering Department;
• Reviewing development proposals on an as-needed basis for impact on standards.
• Maintaining registration with the OAA.

Expertise Required

Must Have:

A university degree in Architecture, combined with at least 15+ years of work experience in complex multi-disciplinary projects.

Registration with the Ontario Association of Architects as a Licensed Architect is mandatory.

Important

This is a business-to-business engagement. Candidates must represent an incorporated entity, hold a valid business number, maintain appropriate insurance, and invoice for services rendered.

How to Apply

Submit your resume in confidence via the Akkodis Canada website.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be contacted for further discussions.

Accessibility:

At Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matter. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.